Forget that Hollywood live-action adaptation nonsense, scientists and researchers in Japan are trying to turn the world of Ghost in the Shell into reality. The Ghost in the Shell Realize Project, which launched in 2014, fosters projects and ideas inspired by the famed sci-fi manga and anime. [Image: Famitsu] Previously, the Asahi News reported that…
Recently, Kotaku reported that a junior high school in Japan was trying to bring Studio Ghibli food to life. There’s a good reason for that. Ghibli food looks freakin’ delicious. And if you needed a reminder of that, here are some animated GIFs that show just how tasty food can look in Studio Ghibli’s anime…
Night. Osaka, Japan. By Lexi JPGs is a photo peek into wherever gamers might find interesting. If you’re a photographer and have images you want to share, drop us a line!
Now, people outside Japan can register for Nintendo’s new account system. You can sign up here. It’s super easy, but if you have questions, this FAQ might help.
Last night, Lupe Fiasco beat Daigo Umehara in Street Fighter V. The result was unexpected, and some believe, perhaps, staged. There could be other factors the contributed to this outcome. Maybe Daigo was jet-lagged, maybe he’s still not that familiar with Street Fighter V, or maybe he was being polite. Or maybe, you know, Lupe…
Track: Base Ball Girl | Artist: United Monmonsun | Album: SOS Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.
This is Koyuki. She is a 9 years-old, a Scottish Fold, and never looks like a happy camper. As pointed out by Game Over, this is one of the angriest-looking cats I’ve seen. Even when Koyuki is happy, she looks ticked. Just check out her permanent glare. I bet Koyuki hates Instagram. Totally hates it.…
It seems Yo-Kai Watch mania is cooling down in Japan. The latest forecasts predict slowing toy and hobby sales for the popular franchise: 30 billion yen (US$263 million) total sales for this fiscal year compared to 55.2 billion yen (US$484) total sales for fiscal 2015.
Kenroku-en, One of Japan’s Three Most Beautiful Gardens. Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. By Oliver Lufti. JPGs is a photo peek into wherever gamers might find interesting. If you’re a photographer and have images you want to share, drop us a line!
For a guy whose show isn’t broadcast in South Korea and with no official Korean language presence whatsoever, Conan seems popular. Ditto for his Clueless Gamer co-host Aaron Bleyaert. After a Korean fan sent Conan some nice letters and Korean snacks, the late night host decided to visit the country and the fan. “Because,” as…
This is Magearna. Outfitted with a metallic body, this artificial Pocket Monster was created by humans 500 years ago. The character is set to debut in the upcoming Pokémon film, Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna, which is due out this year. Via Pokémon.com: In this latest cinematic adventure, Ash meets the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion when…
This spring, a Yu-Gi-Oh! cafe is opening in Tokyo for a limited time, serving up Yu-Gi-Oh! themed food and drinks. There are no photos yet, but one day, there will be.
Rainy Shinjuku. Tokyo, Japan. By Nathaniel Chan. JPGs is a photo peek into wherever gamers might find interesting. If you’re a photographer and have images you want to share, drop us a line!
Track: Memories | Artist: Man with a Mission | Album: The World’s on Fire Kotaku Soundtrack is a selection of the stuff we’re listening to – and gaming to – at the moment.
These are amazing days in which we live. [Images via Cherio199] To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com or find him on Twitter@Brian_Ashcraft Kotaku East is your slice of Asian internet culture, bringing you the latest talking points from Japan, Korea, China and beyond. Tune in every morning from 4am to 8am.
This is Sam Clovis. He is Donald Trump’s political advisor. Forget what you think of Trump or his politics, this guy totally looks like the coach from iconic Japanese manga Slam Dunk That coach, of course, being Mitsuyoshi Anzai, who is widely respected as one of the best coaches in Japan. [Image via 2ch] “You…
During a recent Street Fighter event in Japan, a handful of Chun-Li cosplayers were assembled for the Miss Chun-Li Contest. And the winner? The dude who was dressed like Zangief. Because if you are going to have a Miss Chun-Li Contest, you might as well give it to the muscle-bound entrant in tight, red underpants.…
Slurping, biting, chewing. Here’s scene after scene of Dragon Ball characters stuffing their faces. To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com or find him on Twitter@Brian_Ashcraft Kotaku East is your slice of Asian internet culture, bringing you the latest talking points from Japan, Korea, China and beyond. Tune in every morning from…
From Across the Sumida River. Tokyo, Japan. By Stefanus Christofan. JPGs is a photo peek into wherever gamers might find interesting. If you’re a photographer and have images you want to share, drop us a line!
Here is a belated best-of list from a game designer who claims that 70 percent of his body is made of movies. Today, Kojima started up a YouTube show called HideoTube, and in this first episode, he lists his favorite films released in Japan last year. It’s a good list, covering an array of films…
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